Gardens of Calvados

The garden of the Château de Saint Gabriel Brécy. Plus point: the gardens original viewpoint, sculptures and architectural featuresOpening hours: from Easter to all Saints' DayOn Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, bank holidays, and Saturday throughout JuneFor more information, dial 200.

Plus point: the variety of plants that you can purchase at the market near the gardenOpening hours: from May to OctoberFrom Tuesday to Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 pm. On Sunday from 2.30 to 5.30 pm in June and JulyFor more information, dial 200.

The jardin des Oubliées in Balleroy. Plus point: the collection of rosesOpening hours: on Sunday afternoons in June, by appointment in JulyFor more information, dial 200.

The gardens of the Château de Boutemont in Ouilly le Vicomte. Plus point: the glasshouse and the orangery, the romantic daisy gardenOpening hours: from April to mid-NovemberOn Wenesday, Weekends and every days throughout July and August, 10 am to midday and 2 to 6 pmFor more information, dial 200.

The Jardins du Pays d'Auge in Cambremer. Plus point: all the variety of plants of the garden sell in the marketOpening hours: from May to OctoberEvery day except Sunday in OctoberFrom 10 am to 5 pm or 6.30 pm depending on seasonFor more information, dial 200.

The garden of the Château de Canon in Mézidon-Canon.Plus point: the "Chartreuse", a succession of 13 enclosed gardenOpening hours: from April to SeptemberEvery day throughout July to August (11 am - 1 pm, 2-7 pm). Exclusively in the afternoon on Weekends and bank holidays in April, every afternoon except Tuesday the rest of the yearFor more information, dial 200.

The garden of the Château de Vendeuvre park and gardens. Plus point: the surprise water garden and the original architectural featuresOpening hours: from April to Saints' DayEvery day from May to September (11 am to 6 pm), on afternoons in April, on Sundays, public and school holidays in OctoberFor more information, dial 200.